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Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Acronyms and Definitions

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Revised 04/2023 Fraudulent misrepresentation – An intentional program violation of the Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program which can result in a criminal conviction and loss of services or payments. Funds- means all state and federal funds appropriated and otherwise made available to the Department of Health and Human Services that are administered by the Division of Child Development and Early Education for the Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program. Fund Manager- The DCDEE Fund Manager is responsible for creating and managing thresholds. Fund Source- where money originates; the entity which provides financing. Full-Time Care – Child care arrangement where children attend for 6 ½ hours or more hours per day / 32 or more hours per week. Gainful Employment – Defined as making at least minimum wage and would also apply to employment outside of self-employment. Graduated Phaseout- recipients receive a graduated phase out of 12 months if, at the time of redetermination, the recipient’s income is above the appropriate Federal Poverty Level but is at or below 85% State Median Income. Gross Income – Total countable income before deductions. Gross unearned income- shall be considered unless exempt as noted below under “types”. G.S. 110-106 – General statute which governs religious sponsored child care facilities (church, synagogue, or school of religious charter) that receive a Notice of Compliance in lieu of a license. Head Start – A federally funded, comprehensive preschool program designed to meet emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs of three- and four-year-old and their families. The goal of the program is to help children from low-income families to be better prepared for school. Head Start Wrap-Around – Payment for a child enrolled in Head Start who needs child care services before and/or after the regular hours of operation at the Head Start facility. Hearing – A review requested by a parent, responsible adult, or provider to establish whether an adverse action taken by the local purchasing agency was correct. Homelessness- Individuals who lack a fixed regular, and adequate nighttime residence.